mashif
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| There is no substitute for cubic inch or in this case surface area I just experienced exactly that. My speakers are 12" 3 way. I've been looking for a smaller speaker that can best them, and have come up empty. Most recently, I auditioned a pair of ATC SCM20P. Having heard the 50s and being told that all ATC sp... | |
| Anyone have experience with the new ATC active bookshelf speakers? I recently auditioned a pair of ATC SCM20 but the passive version paired with a Bryston 3B3. I really liked them but not as much as what I have so I returned them. The were very well balanced with great dispersion and a big soundstage for their s... | |
| Room treatment can be addictive After I put up my first configuration of treatments (absorption and diffusion) I would run my RTA with Pink noise and walk around the room. As I heard the sound change, I would point the microphone in various directions to see which frequencies we... | |
| 2 Channel system sounds weak and lackluster I would create a 3ft triangle listening space and really listen to what's coming out of the speakers. Play at a low volume and just focus on the level of detail and dynamics. This should minimize the room effects so you can determine whether the s... | |
| No preamp in system I agree with @ghdprentice that live music should be your benchmark. Acoustic instruments and voices are the touchstone. I don't really compare components to each other but rather listen for how "real" it sounds in my system. A lot of gear can soun... | |
| New buy, no return policy I'm not surprised the dealer relented, too bad for him being too late. I've had similar conversations with dealers over "special orders" and my response is always the same. No 30 day demo, no sale. Most relented and some got a sale. I'm willing t... | |
| Room treatment can be addictive For me, the addiction comes from hearing the improvement that something makes and wanting to go further in that direction. I've spent three years on room treatments and still have further to go. Like equipment, it takes time to evaluate and increm... | |
| What artists can you not get enough of? Sarah Jarosz Buddy Miller/Julie Miller Emmylou Harris Steve Earle The Rolling Stones Dylan Mark Knofler | |
| Does loudness play a part in your appreciation? I find every album has a volume level that just "sounds right" on my system. Some albums require 85-90, others no more than 75. But overall my system sounds best at an80db average with peaks at 90. That's where everything sounds real but not overw... | |
| Are there any recording artists you just can’t listen too? After reading through this, I hate all music. | |
| Have you reached your end point with this addictive hobby? The problem for me is that with every improvement my ability to hear differences gets better. So while I'm happy with what I'm hearing on my current system, it becomes the new baseline for imagining even better. | |
| How to choose speakers that won't overpower your room? Appropriate room treatment can make a small room sound much bigger and accommodate larger speakers. A front ported speaker works best when you don't have room to pull them out. I found the issue in my room to be related to the woofers being 3 fee... | |
| Im going to regret my cable question I mentioned Cardas because I also wanted to warm up my system a bit. I have the Clear Sky x4 and they did exactly that. No loss of detail or transparency. Just a really "meaty" sound. Thicker, not duller. | |
| Seeking a Tube preamplifier +1 LTA preamps. They're the best of both worlds. Crystal clear detail and gorgeous midrange bloom and soundstage. My MZ2 is very responsive to tube changes and never loses those qualities regardless of tubes. If you want a lush warm liquid sound,... | |
| Im going to regret my cable question +1 Cardas |